Poet Laureate Application

Applications are Due December 1st, 2024

Use this form to apply for the position of Poet Laureate of Mount Vernon or to nominate someone else. The Poet Laureate is an officially designated position in Mount Vernon and the term is two years. Applicants must have a Mount Vernon, Iowa or Lisbon, Iowa mailing address. Duties of the Poet Laureate include reading an original piece at the annual Memorial Day remembrance at Mount Vernon Cemetery, participating in Mount Vernon's Heritage Days and presenting at least one public event during the year. The Poet Laureate will receive a $500 stipend per year from the Mount Vernon Area Arts Council.

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Tell us a little bit about yourself, eg, your roots, background, your life in Mount Vernon/Lisbon, your writing.

What do you think should be the role of the poet laureate and why do you want to be considered for the position?

One of the responsibilities of the poet laureate is to present a public outreach activity during the year. How would you approach this?

Please provide at least one poem that you consider representative of your work. Paste your poem below.

Are you able to preform the necessary duties if appointed?

Poet Laureate Application

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